Free flu shots to be given in Jefferson County Wednesday

The Jefferson County Department of Health will give both H1N1 swine flu and seasonal flu vaccinations free of charge Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its headquarters, 1400 Sixth Ave South. The vaccination clinic will be in conference room A and is open to all patients, not just those most at risk from influenza complications.

The H1N1 virus is still in widespread circulation throughout the state, and seasonal flu has not yet hit. The health department usually charges for seasonal flu vaccination but is waiving those fees Wednesday.